CORPORATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INTERN

Req ID: 49562 Team: N359 GOVT AFFAIRS Entity: HII Corporate Office Shift: 1st US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: No Salary Range: $44,988.00 to $69,412.00 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Meet HII’s Corporate Team HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. The Role HII - America’s largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider- has an exciting opportunity for a 2027 Government Affairs Summer intern at our office in Arlington, VA! With a 140 year history of advancing U.S. national defense, this minimum 10 week corporate summer internship opportunity will allow students to gain experience in areas such as business, finance, information technology, and legal and government affairs, as well as being able to support the leaders who are driving the future of HII! As a Government Affairs Summer Intern, You Will Support Government and Customer Relations (GCR) team in the Washington, DC office through various assignments related to policy analysis, legislative affairs, and political affairs Conduct research on legislative bills and activity related to defense issues Attend congressional hearings and think tank events focused on national security and provide summary reports Assist with Political Action Committee (PAC) recruitment and operational projects Create key presentations and manage various assignments in support of GCR's mission and annual deliverables All applicants must ensure the information below has been provided when applying for the summer internship program: School Name Degree Program & Major Anticipated Graduation Date Current Academic Level (such as junior, senior, grad school) Overall GPA - 4.0 scale Copy of unofficial transcripts uploaded at application REQUIRED Housing assistance may be available Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026! Must Have Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required) Be enrolled in a relevant degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements which are typically in the following areas: Business, Management, Accounting, Economics/Finance, Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation, Computer Information Science or Information Technology, Communications, Marketing, English, Human Resources Currently attending a 4-year college or university (or 2+2 program) and ideally will be a rising Junior or above, and will be attending school in the fall following the internship, or currently enrolled in a relevant Master's program Ability to work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer Nice to Have Previous Hill, political, or government office experience Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr HII